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Chapter 1
Introduction
Chapter 1 provides the following information:
• Features of the DSP-100 and DSP-2000 test tools.
• A list of equipment included with the test tools.
• A guide to using this manual.
Overview of Features
The Fluke DSP-100 LAN CableMeter
®
and DSP-2000 LAN Cable Analyzer test
tools (hereafter referred to collectively as “the test tool”) are hand-held
instruments used to certify cable and to test and troubleshoot coaxial and twisted
pair cable in local area network (LAN) installations. The test tool features new
measurement technology that combines test pulses with digital signal processing
to provide fast, accurate results and advanced testing capabilities.
The test tool includes the following features:
• Checks LAN cable performance against IEEE, ANSI, TIA, and ISO/IEC
standards.
• Presents test options and results in a simple menu system.
• Presents displays and printed reports in English, German, French, Spanish, or
Italian.
• Runs all critical tests automatically.
